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Adjective poverty-stricken has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebPoverty-strickenDefinition:Adjective: Extremely poor or lacking the means to meet basic needs or live a comfortable life. Senses:Sense 1: Experiencing a state of extreme poverty. Sense 2: Characterized by persistent poverty. Usage:1. She grew up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood, where finding enough food to eat was a daily struggle. 2. The poverty-stricken family could not afford proper healthcare and lived in substandard housing. 3. Despite their poverty-stricken conditions, the community displayed remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. Samples:1. The poverty-stricken children had to walk several miles to reach the nearest school. 2. Growing up in a poverty-stricken household motivated her to work hard and break the cycle of poverty. 3. The documentary sheds light on the lives of poverty-stricken families in rural regions. | ||||
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